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Holiday Updates

Posted on August 27, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Sorry for all the posts today just catching up after holidays 🙂

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Research – Cryptosporidium spp.

Posted on August 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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When the European Food Safety Authority published a review of the public health risk of foodborne parasites in 2018, it focused on three, which it considers to be the most pressing today and in the future immediate, either for current production systems, the effectiveness of control measures, eating habits or because of their severity. The selection included Cryptosporidium spp., Toxoplasma gondii and Echinococcus ssp. These parasites are resistant in the environment, they do not have specific controls, and the food industry’s awareness of them is variable, in contrast to what happens with Trichinella spiralis and Anisakidae .

Cryptosporidiosis is generally associated with acute gastrointestinal conditions, has no specific treatment, and outbreaks have occurred related to the consumption of contaminated fresh produce.

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Holiday Time

Posted on August 16, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Hi All

Just taking a short break but posting will be back to normal in a weeks time.

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USA – Hepatitis A Exposure at Azay Restaurant in Little Tokyo, LA in CA

Posted on August 14, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

A hepatitis A exposure at Azay restaurant in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles in California may have exposed patrons to the virus, according to the Los Angeles County of Public Health. That restaurant is located at 226 East First Street in Los Angeles. No additional cases have been identified at this time.

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Australia – UPDATE Paradise Beach Purveyors – Smoked Trout and Chive Dip 150g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 5, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Paradise Beach Purveyors - Smoked Trout and Chive 150g

Paradise Beach Purveyors is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at independent retailers including IGA in NSW. The product was also available for sale at Harris Farm Markets in NSW, ACT and QLD .
The update follows identification of additional affected product subsequent to the initial food recall.
Problem:

The recall is due to Microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination.
Food safety hazard:

Listeria monocytogenes may cause severe illness in pregnant women, unborn babies, neonates, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. The general population can also become ill from consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
What to do:

Consumers should not eat this product. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

Paradise Beach Purveyors
+61413316709
www.paradisebeachpurveyors.com.au

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USA – Hamburger E. coli O157 Outbreak sickens 13 with 1 death in Montana

Posted on July 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

The Flathead City-County Health Department (FCCHD), the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), and other local health departments, are working together to investigate an E.coli O157:H7 outbreak originating in Flathead County.

To date, the investigation has identified at least 13 individuals associated with the outbreak. Many of the cases experienced moderate to severe symptoms, and one death has occurred. Preliminary investigative findings indicate that ground beef containing the E.coli bacteria may be the exposure of concern. State partners continue to test clinical and food samples for laboratory confirmation.mp

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Denmark – Recall of Mango, Spinach, Avocado and Banana Smoothie – Possible Bacterial Contamination

Posted on July 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Foedevarestyrelsen

Frankly Juice A/S is recalling Mango, Spinach, Avocado and Banana Smoothie, as the product may be swollen and bulged (bombage). Bombage can be a sign of bacteria, which make the product unsuitable as food. The error is limited to a batch with a best before date of 09.08.2024. If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Which food is recalled

Mango, Spinach, Avocado and Banana Smoothie 330 ml
Item no.: 361167
Production date: 01.07.2024
Best before date: 09.08.2024
Batch no.: 20240701
EAN barcode: 5713656003725

Where is the product sold

The product is sold in: Lagkagehuset all over the country. 

Why is the product being recalled?

Several swollen and dented bottles of Mango, Spinach, Avocado and Banana Smoothies have been found. Swollen and dented bottles can be signs of unwanted bacterial growth. The unwanted growth makes the product unsuitable as food.

Read more about spoilage bacteria, yeasts and molds here

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it. If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the product, you should contact your own doctor.

Who recalls the product

Frankly Juice A/S
Midtager 39
2605 Brøndby

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Turkey – 850 prisoners suffer food poisoning in Sincan Prison in Ankara

Posted on July 10, 2024 by | Leave a comment

ANFNews

Prisoners in Sincan High Security Prison No 1 stated that they were poisoned by the food they ate last week.

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France – CORA DEGUSTATION 12% FAT MINCED STEAK – STEC E.coli O157

Posted on July 10, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
CORA TASTING
Model names or references
2 MINCED STEAKS 125G 12% CHAROLAIS CORA VBF 4 MINCED STEAKS 125G 12% CHAROLAIS CORA VBF
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3257981177840 5418832370001/10 Expiry date 07/15/2024
3257981177857 5418832369901/10 Expiry date 07/15/2024
Packaging
Under protective atmosphere
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/09/2024 to 07/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 18.033.033 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
CORA

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Italy- WHOLE LOOSE SALAMI LOT 100524 – Salmonella

Posted on July 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : SALUMIFICIO CATTINI

Name : WHOLE LOOSE SALAMI LOT 100524

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 2 July 2024

Documentation

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